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Review by Kelsey

"Nicola is a wonderful french teacher, and it was a pleasure taking classes with her. I took french throughout school, and I wanted to relearn and practice

after I had been away from the language for a while. In our lessons, Nicola thoroughly reviewed concepts I knew to get me up to speed, and taught me new words, grammar, etc. She went at my pace, often checking in with me to review what we had just been over to make sure I understood. Nicola suggested a variety of interesting supplemental material in different formats (books, videos, etc.) that were fun to review outside of class. She is a very kind and dynamic person, and it was a pleasure getting to know her in general."

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New York, NY teacher:
Nicola R.

Review by Christel

"Tamar is a wonderful, dynamic and enthousiastic teacher and my 12 year old daughter had a great time with her. Tamar knows when to slow down if her stud

ent is tired, but is also demanding so as to be sure that progress are made. It was a pleasure seeing how fast my daughter improved her English and we both appreciated meeting Tamar, who is a great person :)"

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New York, NY teacher:
Tamar M.

Review by Hannah

"Jared is very accommodating and teaches to fit my schedule and my style of learning. He is super knowledgable on language, history and culture. I am takin

g Norwegian with him and after three lessons I have already learned so much. I would definitely recommend him!"

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New York, NY teacher:
Jared G.

Review by Marlin

"Exceptionally knowledgable! I am certain that Jared will bring the structure and approach to help me progress towards conversational fluency."

New York, NY teacher:
Jared G.

Review by Craig

"Very knowledgable instructor. Explains the correct grammar behind all of what he is teaching, which helps to fully understand the language."

About Dominic S.

About Dominic

Dominic Sahagun is an Assistant Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music. Dominic has years of experience teaching people of all ages, and in all styles of music. Professionally, he has performed in National Tours, Off Broadway, and in major films.

"Music has always been my absolute favorite thing in the world.As far as I know, I am the only teacher in New York City who teaches Voice, Piano, Guitar, Bass and Trumpet."

Currently Dominic's studio consists of -An Academy Award winnerA Tony Award nomineeFour students are currently performing on Broadway

Dominic S.

Dominic S.

About Brenda B.

About Brenda

Hello, my name is Brenda! It is nice to meet you.

I have been teaching private lessons for over a decade, and have my B.M. in Music Education from William Paterson University. I was a voice major and flute/piano double minor, and I just completed my Masters of Music in Performance with the Opera Institute at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.

Although I do work with students of all ages, I specialize in working with younger children and retired adults!

I primarily teach voice, flute, piano, music theory and history and have over 10 years of experience teaching in both individual and group settings. I also work on audition and performance preparation, do speech/accent work and more. I am constantly studying different teaching methods so I can develop a custom program that best fits your learning styles and inco

rporates what you already know, with what you will need to learn in order to achieve your goals.

*** Lesson Details ***Whether you want to play flute, clarinet, sing, act, or learn to play piano, I am here to help you become the best musician you can be. Classically trained, I also work with the styles of musical theatre, pop, rock, and jazz. I can teach you the proper techniques, posture, and breathing necessary to perform to the best of your ability and teach you how to utilize your full lung capacity to extend phrasing length and dynamic range. I will also help you learn to read and write music. Together, we will keep a log to track your progress lesson to lesson. This will also help you keep a record of the steps you are taking to obtain and achieve your goals and dreams.

"I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music and all the arts are the keys of learning" ~Plato

**if you need a particular time slot or one not listed on my availability I will do my best to accommodate your needs**

**All lessons will be scheduled in advance with confirmation of both the student and instructor. If cancellation is necessary, a written notice 48 hour cancellation policy is in effect or you forfeit the lesson credit. For lessons scheduled outside of the areas provided, a surcharge for travel will be added.**

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Reviews

Rachel September 7, 2017·Flute·In home

Great teacher! Highly motivated and skills. Glad to have her teaching my daughter.

Jessica T. June 26, 2017·Piano·Online

I didn't know what to expect so I was naturally a little apprehensive. Lo & behold I quickly realized what a great teacher Brenda is. She is a natural & really has the gift of teaching ~ She easily transfers her knowledge of music & piano to her students. I'm so happy to have her as my teacher.

J. A. T. June 26, 2017·Piano·Online

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Brenda B.

Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

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$50
/ 30-min

About Moataz A.

About Moataz

I am a Freelance Graphic Designer living in Stamford, Connecticut. I love learning and teaching, like a lot. I teach languages, Lettering, branding, and the basics of Graphic design as well as the adobe programs that bring it to life.

My promise to you is that I will teach you everything I know in the time I'm given and provide you with all sorts of outside resources to get you on your way to fluency and proficiency.

I'll make sure to do my absolute best to get you speaking a new language from day one, learning a Design program immediately, or teaching you how to letter with the rules they don't teach you in school. And best of all, I'll even show you how to actually make money with all of these.

I have a very unique journey into learning where I experienced many places and got a fresh and different understanding to the many su

bjects that I teach. For example my knowledge of multiple languages and travel to different countries gave me an added knowledge of linguistics that I experienced first hand and confirmed in books, so now I know how languages work, and can relate a concept from one language to another even if the languages seem completely different.

My Design work has been very general so I've done a lot of different things before I specialized in hand lettering, so I've done it all from advertisements on billboards to website design and development, to copywriting, to branding from start to finish for companies big and small.

My love for lettering and Calligraphy emerged when I started getting more Logos for client work and my exploration of type wasn't the best answer most of the time so I would letter everything myself, and the rest is history.

I am really passionate about learning and even more passionate about sharing what I've learned. I am efficient, I know what works for different people since I taught in classrooms and tutored way before I knew about Takelessons, and I'm most proud of being praised as a very genuine person. A very common compliment I get is that I sincerely want my students to do well. And it makes me really happy every time someone says it, and I hope that one day you see that and tell me the same thing.

Feel free to find out more about me and ask me anything you want, and I really look forward to one day teach you something that will get you to achieve your goals! :)

Just so there are no surprises, I raise my prices very slightly every 3 months, next time it will go up is on March 3rd 2017. The reason for this is because I get better and more efficient at teaching as time goes by, so that hour that you get now is much more packed with value than the same hour last year or last month.

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Reviews

Lauren R. September 24, 2017·Arabic·Online

Lauren really enjoyed the class and they covered a lot. I appreciate Moataz patience.

Tammy September 23, 2017·Arabic·Online

Great instructor!!!

Peter I. August 7, 2017·Calligraphy·Online

My hand lettering changed from the very first class! I write openly now, not with shame but fame because my hand writing has been made beautiful and attractive! Thanks Moataz.

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Moataz A.

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Moataz A.

Stamford, CT 06902

(44)

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Gabrielle A.

About Gabrielle

A violinist is a musical knight: the round shield which once protected the heart has become a sound-resonating violin, the linear sword a bow, yet the fundamental gestures are the same. The active right directs according to linear rules, the left spirals inwards.

Dear Student,

My name is Gabrielle A. I am French, in my mid-twenties, and hold a MA in education. Simple, to the point, confident, smiling and fun, I engage quickly and well with those around me.

While teaching a standard violin apprenticeship curriculum, I approach the instrument from the perspective of movement: what qualitative gesture is at play behind a particular stroke or fingering?

Imagine playing violin according to lines of force, directions and qualities of movement between the right and the left! Musical sound, and its higher sibling tone, are born from

the qualitative interplay between right and left meeting in the human chest. By inwardly experiencing the instrument as a threefold instrument (violin, bow and violinist) we can step away from the view that the violin is 'somewhere out there', a foreign object to be more or less painfully mastered.

I believe that as instrumentalists we ourselves are a part of the tone we produce.I will therefore look with you at the kinesiology behind a correct posture and encourage you to experience the playing process as a circle between the violin, the bow and the violinist.

I hope to hear from you, meet you, and work with you!

Yours sincerely,Gabrielle

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Reviews

Anthony W. September 6, 2017·French·Online

Zach August 17, 2017·French·Online

Gabrielle is great at teaching my 9 year old french. She makes his lessons fun and keeps him engaged so that he always looks forward to his lessons. She does a great job engaging with the interests of her students, instead of sticking to a rigid lesson plan and losing the student. For example, quietly inserting verb conjugation and tense training into the telling of a story her student is determined to share with her. She really works with the kid's interests and gets their buy-in and engagement.

Fishy May 28, 2017·English·In home

she's amazing

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Gabrielle A.

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Gabrielle A.

Spring Valley, NY 10977

(15)

starting at

$30
/ 30-min

About Mirian M.

About Mirian

Hola! I am a native Spanish speaker originally from Panama and received a Bachelor degree in Humanities (Spanish language) from The University of Panama and a Teaching Certification in Middle Level from ISAE University, Panama. I have over ten years of experience teaching Spanish language with students of different ages and different level of knowledge.

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Anika Boyce September 7, 2017·Spanish·Online

Mirian is an awesome instructor! She is very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly!

ABDEL A. August 30, 2017·Spanish·Online

Kasey L. August 18, 2017·Spanish·Online

Mirian was so personable, we had a lot of fun. I learned a lot of new words, and that has helped me. She didn't push me so that I was frustrated, but it was definitely challenging for me, and a wonderful experience for me.

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Mirian M.

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Mirian M.

Online

(16)

starting at

$20
/ 30-min

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About Maggie H.

About Maggie

Do you want to express yourself in English with fluency, accuracy, clarity, and confidence? I would love to help you. Mastering the English language may be tough, but it can also be great fun. Time spent together working towards achievement of your English language goals will be a sound investment in your personal, academic, and professional success. What are my qualifications? I hold a Master's degree in Adult Education with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and have over fifteen years of instructional and administrative/advisory experience in the field. Working in private language schools and in a university setting, I have taught and advised students from all over the globe, from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Reviews

Gloria June 19, 2017·Accent Reduction·Online

Maggie is patient to correct every detail of my pronunciation. She is the instructor I need!

Gloria June 19, 2017·Accent Reduction·Online

Elda June 5, 2017·English·In studio

Maggie was very good letting me know where I have to improve my English.

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Maggie H.

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Maggie H.

Glen Rock, NJ 07452

(6)

starting at

$35
/ 30-min

About Christian D.

About Christian

Hello! I am a Classical Voice (Opera) Major studying at Mannes College within the New School. Mannes is one of the most highly-rated operatic training programs in the country, and, thus far, has helped me acquire many skills as a both an opera singer. I have attended programs such as the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and the Chautauqua Voice Institute. I am a recipient of multiple talent-based scholarships, including but not limited to George London Scholarship(s), Richard Tucker Award(s), and the Mannes Dean's Scholarship while I have been in school. I also received my degree from the Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division after studying voice there for five years while I was in High School. I have acquired a very strong background in theory, ear training, and dictation should you need tutoring. I can teach Musical

Theater and I also can tutor people in Spanish (from beginner to intermediate). I will graduate with my BM from Mannes in 2019.

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Christian D.

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Christian D.

Oradell, NJ 07649

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Casey M.

About Casey

I am originally from Maui, Hawaii. Growing up in a melting pot of a state I spent much of my time in school helping students with language barriers. I have patience for students who want to learn and make an effort to spend time figuring out goals and timelines for each student. I currently study psychology and early childhood education at Marist College as a senior undergraduate student. I have worked with children my entire life and love to see them grow with their learning!

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Casey M.

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Casey M.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Luis J.

About Luis

What is your name? Do you work? Which family members live with you? What do you like to do?

Often, recent immigrants are puzzled even by simple questions. They become afraid to engage with Americans, and may retreat to the safety of their ethnic group and never learn English. I will teach you to listen better and understand more. You will learn simple words and sentences to make yourself understood.

We will test how you are doing by doling some everyday things you need to do: shopping, asking for help, getting directions. I may not speak more than a few words of your language. That is an advantage because it simulates what you encounter everyday. You will gain confidence in just a few days. I have seen it happen with several friends I have coached.

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Luis J.

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Luis J.

Westport, CT 06880

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$17
/ 60-min

About Paul L.

About Paul

I have successfully taught over 2,000 students for the past 18 years in a range of subjects including the SAT, ACT, English, Math, and College Application Essays. I am a Yale graduate and winner of numerous essay contests.

I have helped thousands of students achieve their academic goals. I have raised SAT scores 200-400 points and composite ACT scores 5-8 points. I have improved math and English grades from B's to A's. I have advised college application essays for students who got accepted into Harvard, Princeton, UPenn, Cornell, West Point, Boston College, Carnegie Mellon, Villanova, NYU, and dozens of other prestigious universities.

I have taught elite students of all ages from prestigious private, specialized, and public high schools including Phillips Exeter, Horace Mann, Trinity, Hotchkiss, Lawrenceville, Choate Rosemary Hall

, Peddie, Tenafly High School, and Bergen County Academies. ​I am now seeking and serving students who want the best teaching and the best results. I have the passion and proficiency to propel students toward their purpose.

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Hana September 23, 2017·Math·Online

I have been working with Paul for a little over a year now and with his help, I have accomplished more than I ever imagined. He not only helped me with difficult math classes such as AP Calculus AB and standardized tests like the SAT but also helped me to become a better student overall. Paul also helped me with college applications and decisions which I really found helpful in deciding where I should apply. Paul is an amazing tutor not only for how much he is versatile between different subjects, whether it be AP Calculus to SAT to college essays, but also to how much he cares about your health and wellbeing. With my time working with him, Paul is someone who I can rely on for good advice and look up to.

Daniel September 22, 2017·English·In studio

I have been studying with Paul for two years now and have found that I have seen an improvement in my English over the years. He really helps in developing and structuring essays by building on vocab and allowing a writer to get their point clearly across without hesitation. I started my lessons with him before the start of my ninth grade year and found myself at a pretty comfortable position for my English class.

Terry September 22, 2017·English·In studio

Gives lots of insightful ideas for your works. Currently helps me about essays and helps brainstorming. For SAT gives the concept behind every problem.

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